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    Anne Blazakis

    April 29, 1929 - June 28, 2021

    Anne Blazakis , 92, of Lawrence Twp, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Anne was born in New Brunswick, NJ on April 29, 1929. Her family moved to Trenton in 1941, and she graduated from Trenton High School. She graduated from New Jersey College for Women (now Rutgers University) and received a Master's Degree from Trenton State College (now TCNJ). She taught elementary school, grades 1-3, for 42 years, first in Imlaystown, NJ and then Lawrence Township. Anne is predeceased by her loving parents James and Katy (Ritzakis) Blazakis, her brother Michael and his wife Sophie, her brother-in-law Angelo Paratheras, and her dear nephew, James. Anne is survived by her sister, Mary Paratheras, her niece Nicolette Hendricks and her husband Richard and their children John and Angela, her niece Carole Boccanfuso and her husband Frank, as well as, many great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and godchildren. She was an active member of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church where she taught Sunday School and volunteered at the annual Greek Festival. Anne loved spending time with friends and family. She loved to travel and to play the slot machines in Atlantic City. She enjoyed debating politics, playing bridge, baking, watching General Hospital while solving crossword puzzles, and knitting in her sewing club. She was proud to serve as Treasurer for the Yardley Ladies Investment Club. Whether you called her Anne, Aunt Anne, Thea, or Bea, her generosity and her sense of humor made her unforgettable. Visitation will be Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 9:45 - 10:30 AM at Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church, 1200 Klockner Rd, Trenton, NJ 08619. A funeral Service will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make memorial donations in Anne's name to either Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church or Covenant House at 330 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102

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    Anne Blazakis , 92, of Lawrence Twp, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Anne was born in New Brunswick, NJ on April 29, 1929. Her family moved to Trenton in 1941, and she graduated from... View Obituary & Service Information

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